Aircraft Interior Painter

City of Lincoln; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

OT pay

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Vartan Aero in Mobile, AL seeks interior painters with mechanical aptitude to support aerospace production for Airbus and other leading clients. The role is full-time, with 4x10 schedules, and requires ability to pass background/drug checks and obtain Airbus credentials.

You will perform mechanical and cosmetic reworks, mix paints by data, operate paint equipment, document reworks, and maintain the paint booth while collaborating with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with interest or experience in aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal software applications.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to clear a background check, drug screen, and obtain an Airbus badge and passport.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical and cosmetic reworks of non-conformities, adjustments, replacements, calibrations, modifications, and prep work/paint
• Performing reworks from start to finish
• Mixing materials appropriately per technical data
• Using digital scales or graduated mixing cups as required per technical data
• Filling and sanding surfaces to ensure smooth finishes
• Airbrushing metal and composite structures on highly visible products
• Documenting reworks (mix ratio, temperature, humidity, etc. using scales and data logger)
• Cleaning/maintaining paint booth and paint gun

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Job description

• Base Pay $21.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Description

Are you mechanically inclined with interest or experience in the aerospace industry? Are you looking for a full-time, permanent job with a growing company? Vartan Aero is an aircraft product support service provider looking to hire interior painters with mechanical aptitude at our Mobile AL location where we provide support to Airbus and all the big-name customers onsite.

• Carrying out mechanical and cosmetic reworks of non-conformities, adjustments, replacements, calibrations, modifications, and prep work/paint
• Performing reworks from to start to finish
• Mixing materials appropriately per technical data
• Using digital scales or graduated mixing cups as required per technical date (i.e. mix by weight or volume)
• Filling and sanding surfaces to ensure smooth finishes
• Airbrushing metal and composite structures on highly visible products
• Documenting reworks (mix ratio, temperature, humidity, etc. using scales and data logger)
• Cleaning/maintaining paint booth and paint gun

Requirements

• Ability to work a 4x10's schedule with shift flexibility, travel, and work OT
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently or as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Have high standards for your work
• Ability to clear a background check, drug screen, and obtain an Airbus badge and passport
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal software applications
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, and work stands unassisted
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and stoop frequently in confined spaces
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be willing to work in an environment that is subject to changing climate conditions and moderate noise levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous work experience or hobbies that show you can paint OR general aviation painting.
• Have a current A&P license or automotive mechanic, cabinetmaking, or comparable experience
• Understand airbrushing/painting cosmetic interior paint touch ups
• Able to work independently and/or with a team in accordance with drawings and work instructions

• 100% Employer paid health insurance after 1 year of service, 75% employer paid during first year of employment (excluding dependents)
• Employer paid Short Term Disability insurance (excluding WA employees)
• Employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Option for Supplemental Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 80 hours paid vacation per year at 3.0769 hours per pay period
• 52 hours of sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Overtime paid at time and half
• Worked holiday pay paid at triple time
• Opportunity to travel with costs covered 100% by the employer